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Patricia J. Todd
Jan 4, 2026
Patricia Jane Todd 1952-2026
Patricia “Patty” Jane Todd, age 73, of Wakefield, MA formally of Malden, MA passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family and friends on January 4, 2026 after a long battle with cancer.
She was born in Stoneham, MA on June 11, 1952, and was the loving daughter of the late Esther Jane and John “Jack” Todd. Patty was...
James Louis Ducette
Jan 1, 2026
James Louis Ducette, age 58, of Wakefield passed away on January 1, 2026 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. He was born in Chelsea on May 14, 1967 and was the son of Suzanne (Langevin) Ducette of Wakefield and the late Raymond Ducette, Jr.
He was raised in Wakefield and was a graduate of Wakefield High School, Class of 1985. He was a...
Frances M. Pumfrey
Jan 1, 2026
Frances M. Pumfrey (Berry), age 90, of Stoneham, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 1.
Frances M. Pumfrey (Berry), age 90, of Stoneham, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 1 surrounded by her family.
Frances was a woman whose beauty began within and naturally flowed outward. It was seen in her carefully chosen outfits, felt in the laughter that filled...
Marjorie J Doyle
Dec 31, 2025
Marjorie J. “Margie” Doyle, age 95, of Stoneham, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025, in Woburn, MA.
She was born in Medford, MA on February 19, 1930, and was the daughter of the late Warren J. and Marjorie E. (McLaughlin) Ross. Marjorie was the beloved wife of the late John F. “Dubba” Doyle, and a devoted mother to Janet Gard...
Robert J. "Bob" Ramocki
Dec 30, 2025
Robert J. “Bob” Ramocki of Wakefield passed away unexpectedly on December 30, 2025, at the age of 72, while doing what he loved most, helping others. His life was defined by his deep devotion to his family, his honorable service as a Police Officer with the Wakefield Police Department, and a kind soul that touched countless lives.
Bob was the beloved...
Christopher P. Jones
Dec 30, 2025
Christopher P. Jones, age 53 of Plaistow, NH, formerly of Reading, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday December 30 at his home.
He was born in Medford on November 16, 1972, and was the son of Carleton Jones of Stoneham and the late Judith (Sweet) Jones.
Chris was a kind and understanding husband, son, brother and friend who always put others first. He...
Donald F. Giordano
Dec 30, 2025
Donald F. Giordano, of Wakefield and formerly of Malden, passed away December 30 surrounded by his loving family at his home. He was 88 years of age. He was born in Medford, MA on April 14, 1937 and was the son of the late Sabato and Archangela (Marotta) Giordano. He was raised in Somerville and was a graduate of Somerville...
Dr. Ben Valtious Thompson
Dec 29, 2025
Dr. Ben Valtious Thompson, PhD, age 63, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully at his residence on December 29, 2025.
Born in Jamaica on January 4, 1962, he was the son of the late Donald Thompson and Edna Nivens. Dr. Thompson was raised in Jamaica and later immigrated to the United States in adulthood, carrying with him a deep reverence for education,...
Alberta P. McMahon
Dec 29, 2025
Alberta P. (Parisi) McMahon, 101, of Lynnfield, entered into eternal rest on December 29, 2025 with family by her side. Born on February 1, 1924 in Chelsea, MA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph A. and Josephine (Ferullo) Parisi.
Alberta was raised in Revere, and graduated in 1941 from Immaculate Conception High School. She spent all 12 years with...
Ruth M. McDonald
Dec 29, 2025
Ruth M. (Sweeney) McDonald, 94, died on December 29, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Ruth was born on June 18, 1931, the only child of the late John “Joe” and Ruth Ellen (Foster) Sweeney. She attended Andover public schools and graduated in 1951 from Punchard High School, where she participated in marching band, social committees, softball, basketball, and volleyball. After...
Thomas A. Nestor
Dec 27, 2025
Thomas A Nestor, of Wakefield MA, died on Saturday, December 27, 2025 surrounded by his loving wife and two daughters. Son of the late Norma (Durgin) and James J. Nestor, Tom was born and raised in Winthrop, MA.
Tom was the beloved husband of Mary Ann (McGonagle) Nestor. He was the loving father of Shannon Quinn and her husband Dominic of...
Donald F. Booth
Dec 26, 2025
Donald F. Booth, 79 of Londonderry, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025.
Donald was the beloved husband of Karen (Shipley) Booth, with whom he shared 59 years of marriage, partnership, and love. Together they built a life centered on family and enduring devotion.
He was one of seven children born to Walter and Edith (Mason) Booth, whose values of...
Helen F. Chisholm
Dec 25, 2025
Helen F. (Tedeschi) Chisholm of Wakefield passed away on December 25th at the age of 95 after a brief period of failing health. Born on June 17, 1930, in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, Helen was the oldest of six children of Armand and Eileen (Kennedy) Tedeschi. She was the widow of James E. Chisholm, Sr. with whom she shared 60 years...
Robert A. Carbone
Dec 25, 2025
Robert A. Carbone (“Bob”), 83, of Lynnfield, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025 after a brief battle with cancer. Bob was the beloved husband of Judith (Rose) Carbone with whom he shared 61 years of marriage.
He was born in Boston on September 21, 1942 and was the son of the late Vincent and Lillian (Ferrandi) Carbone. He was the brother...
Edna F. Mullen
Dec 22, 2025
Edna F. Mullen – 102 years old, resident of Wenham, MA formerly of Chelsea and Peabody, MA died December 22, 2025 at Lahey Hospital, Burlington, MA. Edna was born and raised in Chelsea and was the daughter of the late Nicholas A. Lacy and Catherine (Dolan) Lacy. She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas F. Mullen of Peabody, MA and...
Hope I. Nutter
Dec 22, 2025
LYNNFIELD - Hope I. Nutter, age 86, formerly of Lynnfield, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 22 at her residence in North Andover.
Born June 18, 1939 in Waltham, she was the daughter of the late Francis B. and Alice M. (Gallagher) Carleton.
Hope was a graduate of Matignon High School, where she later entered the Athletic Hall of Fame for her...
Ruth (Goodwin) Fratus
Dec 19, 2025
WAKEFIELD – Ruth (Goodwin) Fratus, age 88, of Wakefield passed away on Friday, December 19 at Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln, Massachusetts.
Ruth was the daughter of the late A. Joseph and Ruth (Gott) Goodwin.
She was born in Boston, lived for a short time in Melrose, before returning to Wakefield where she had resided for the remainder of her life.
She...
Gary W. Hawkes
Dec 16, 2025
Gary W. Hawkes, age 83, of Wakefield passed away on December 16, 2025 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. He was born in Melrose on August 7, 1942 and was the son of the late Roy and Janet (Cunha) Hawkes.
Gary was raised and educated in Wakefield, where he fondly remembered his time working at Crystal Pharmacy in Greenwood, which led him to meet...
Cynthia A. McManamin
Dec 16, 2025
Cynthia A. McManaminDecember 16, 2025
Cynthia A. McManamin (Silva), 77, of Wakefield, MA passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital in Melrose, MA. Cynthia was the daughter of the late Theophilus E. and late Anna M. (Strabone) Silva. She was born in Boston and was formerly of the North End and East Boston. She attended Girls Latin...
Madeline D. Civitareale
Dec 16, 2025
Madeline D. Civitareale, age 91, of Wakefield, formerly of Saugus and Malden, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on December 16 at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading.
She was born in Malden on January 9, 1934 and was the daughter of the late Antonio and Annunziata (DiTucci) Pallotta.
Madeline was a graduate of Girls Trade High School of...
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